Greenways are the trunk routes in our bike network! The enhance ‘connectivity’ by providing direct ‘arterial level’, low-stress and secure routes for bike users of all ages & abilities. Bike users have opportunities to travel for longer distances on a city-wide scale as well as shorter distances between adjacent suburbs & local bike networks, without having to travel on main arterial roads or deal with the hazards associated with high speed traffic.

Key Features:Key features of Greenways are ‘continuity’ and ‘connectivity’ – concepts that are central to good bicycle networks. Greenways need to:

be fast, direct, efficient & as straight as possible

avoid main roads & provide safe main road crossings where they cannot be avoided